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Ministry of Home Affairs
Terrorism in J&K
The number of terrorists killed/arrested during the last three years and the year 2018 in terrorist incidents in the State of Jammu and Kashmir is as under:-
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Year
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Terrorists killed
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Terrorists arrested
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1.
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2015
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108
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10
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2016
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150
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24
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2017
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213
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18
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2018 
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253
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17
The Government has adopted a policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism, and effective response is given by the security forces to counter terrorist activities. As per reports, around 300 terrorists are active in the state and they are helped by some locals.
The Government has implemented a number of measures to mainstream the youth; including providing employment opportunities, sports and cultural activities and youth exchange programme. Rs. 80,068 crore has been provided under the PM Development Package, 2015 for development activities. Besides, the following schemes have also been undertaken: -
- Special Industry Initiative  –Udaan to enhance skills and employability of Graduates and Diploma holders for jobs in the Private Sector.
- Skill Development & Employment Scheme  – to provide options and opportunities to School/ college dropouts for salaried jobs in the private sector or self-employment.
- Special Scholarship Scheme - to provide financial assistance to students having passed Class 12th or equivalent exams for studying in colleges and institutions outside J&K.
This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Hansraj Gangaram Ahir in written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
The tree plantation campaign of the Ministry of Home Affairs is going to inspire everyone in the direction of conservation of environment and nature: Prime Minister
In a X post, Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah informed that under the 'All India Tree Plantation Campaign' of the Ministry of Home Affairs, the 40 millionth sapling has been planted. Shri Shah also congratulated all the CAPFs for making this campaign an important contribution to protect the environment.
Responding to the X post of Shri Shah, the Prime Minister said;
“शानदार उपलब्धि! पर्यावरण और प्रकृति के संरक्षण की दिशा में गृह मंत्रालय का यह वृक्षारोपण अभियान हर किसी को प्रेरित करने वाला है।”
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
MSP Operations during Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21
In the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season  2020-21, Government continues to procure Kharif 2020-21 crops at its MSP from farmers as per its existing MSP Schemes, as was done in previous seasons.
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Paddy procurement for Kharif 2020-21 is going on at good pace in the procuring States and UTs of Punjab, Haryana, UP, TN, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh, J&K, Gujarat and Kerala with purchase of over 135.72 LMTs of paddy upto 23.10.2020, against the last year corresponding purchase of 109.54 LMT,which is an increase of 23.91 % over last year. Out of the total purchase of 135.72 LMT, Punjab alone has contributed 88.44 LMT which is 65.16 % of total procurement. About 11.57 Lac farmers have already been benefitted from the ongoing KMS procurement Operations with MSP value of Rs. 25625.29 Crores at MSP rate of Rs 18880 per MT.
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Further, based on the proposal from the States, approval was accorded for procurement of 45.10 LMT of Pulse and Oilseeds of Kharif Marketing Season 2020 for the States of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh under Price Support Scheme . Further, sanction for procurement of 1.23 LMT of Copra  for the States of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala was also given. For other States/UTs, approval will also be accorded on receipt of proposals for procurement of Pulses, Oilseeds and Copra under PSS so that procurement of FAQ grade of these crops can be made at notified MSP for the year 2020-21 directly from the registered farmers, if the market rate goes below MSP during the notified harvesting period in the respective States/UTs by the Central Nodal Agencies through State nominated procuring agencies.
Upto 23.10.2020, the Government through its Nodal Agencies has procured 894.54 MT of Moong and Urad having MSP value of Rs.6.43 Crores benefitting 871 farmers in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Haryana. Similarly, 5089 MT of copra  having MSP value of Rs. 52.40 crore has been procured benefitting 3961 farmers in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. In respect of Copra and Urad, rates are ruling above MSP in most of the major producing States. The respective State/UTs Governments are making necessary arrangements for commencement of procurement from the date as decided by the respective States based on the arrivals in respect of Kharif Pulses and Oilseeds.
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Cotton procurement operations under MSP are going on smoothly in the States of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. Till 23.10.2020 a quantity of 339143 cotton bales valuing Rs.95786.08 lakh has been procured benefitting 66052 farmers.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles the deaths in the road accident at Etawah
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the deaths in the road accident at Etawah, Uttar Pradesh. He expressed his deep condolences to the near and dear ones of the victims and hoped for speedy recovery of the injured.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minster to be Chief Guest for Inaugural Session of 14th Annual Convention of Central Information Commission
Union Minister for Home Affairs, Shri Amit Shah would preside as Chief Guest over the inaugural session of the 14th Annual Convention of the Central Information Commission  in New Delhi, on 12th October, 2019. Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region ; Prime Minister's Office; Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions; Departments of Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh will be the Guest of honour.
The Central Information Commission has identified the following themes for three sessions of the Annual Convention:-
- Gandhian Thoughts and RTI
- RTI as a tool of effective governance
- RTI Act- Challenges ahead
Shri Pawan K Varma, Prof. N. Radhakrishnan, Prof. Anurag Gangal will deliver a talk on Gandhian Thoughts and RTI. Shri Wajahat Habibullah, Shri A.N. Tiwari, Shri Shyamlal Yadav will share then views on RTI as a tool of effective governance. Shri Bimal Julka, Prof. Partha Pratim Chakrabarti, Ms. Anjali Bhardwaj will speak on Challenges ahead.
All present and former Chief Information Commissioners and Information Commissioners of the Central Information Commission, CICs and ICs from State Information Commissions as well as the First Appellate Authorities & Central Public Information Officers have been invited for the annual convention. Some nominated NGOs working at ground level has also been invited to participate in the Convention.
Prime Minister's Office
PM’s remarks on the election of Shri Harivansh as Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today congratulated Shri Harivansh, on his election as Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
Speaking in the Upper House, shortly after the election, the Prime Minister also expressed happiness that the Leader of the House, Shri Arun Jaitley, is back in the House, after recovering from illness.
The Prime Minister noted that we are marking the anniversary of the Quit India Movement today. He said that Harivansh ji hails from Ballia, a land which has been linked with the freedom struggle, right from the 1857 war of independence. The Prime Minister added that Shri Harivansh has been inspired by Loknayak Jaya Prakash Narayan.
The Prime Minister recalled that Harivansh ji had also worked with former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar ji.
The Prime Minister said that working closely with Chandra Shekhar ji, Harivansh ji knew in advance that Chandra Shekhar ji would resign. However, he did not let his own newspaper have access to this news, the Prime Minister observed, adding that this shows his commitment to ethics and public service.
The Prime Minister said that Harivansh ji is well read and has written a lot. He added that Harivansh ji has served society for years.
Shri Narendra Modi also congratulated Shri B.K. Hariprasad for being a part of the election for Deputy Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha. He thanked the Chairman and all the members, for the smooth conduct of the election.
Ministry of Heavy Industries
670 new electric buses and 241 charging stations sanctioned under FAME scheme
A big push towards Prime Minister's vision of eco friendly transportation says Shri Prakash Javadekar
In a big push towards electric mobility the Government has sanctioned 670 Electric buses in the states of Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat and Chandigarh and 241 Charging Stations in Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Gujarat and Port Blair under Phase-II of FAME India Scheme.
Announcing this in a series of tweet messages,Union Heavy Industries minister,Shri Prakash Javadekar said that the decision reflects government's committment to reduce dependence on fossil fuel and to address issues of vehicular emissions. Shri Javadekar said that the decision is in line with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision for eco-friendly public transportation.
The Department of Heavy Industries  under Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, is administering the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of  Electric Vehicles in India  Scheme since April, 2015 to promote adoption of electric/ hybrid vehicles  in India .
In the First Phase of the Scheme upto 31st March 2019, about 2,80,987 hybrid and electric vehicles were supported by way of demand incentive, amounting to about Rs 359 crore. Further, DHI sanctioned 425 electric and hybrid buses to various cities in the country with total cost of about Rs. 280 Crores. The Department of Heavy Industry had also sanctioned 520 Charging Stations for Rs. 43 Crore  in cities like Bangalore, Chandigarh, Jaipur and NCR of Delhi under Phase-I of FAME-India Scheme.
At present, Phase-II of FAME India Scheme is being implemented for a period of 3 years w.e.f. 01st April, 2019 with a total budgetary support of Rs. 10,000 crore.
This phase focuses on supporting electrification of public & shared transportation and aims to support, through subsidies, approximately 7000 e-Buses, 5 lakh e-3 Wheelers, 55000 e-4 Wheeler Passenger Cars and 10 lakh e-2 Wheelers. In addition, creation of charging infrastructure is also supported to address the anxiety among users of electric vehicles.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
13,000 individuals register under Common Registration Facility “Mera Ration Mera Adhikar” since its launching on 5th August 2022 in 11 States/UTs.
A meeting was convened today under the chairmanship of Shri Sudhanshu Pandey, Secretary  to further expand the coverage of Common Registration Facility, with 12 more States/UTs i.e. Chandigarh, D&D D&N, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Telangana, Puducherry, Sikkim and Uttar Pradesh. The meeting also reviewed the readiness for further rollout of Common Registration Facility in these States. All the participating States/UTs have shown willingness to come on board of this facility so that it helps them to obtain fresh data of potential beneficiaries for inclusion under NFSA. States/UTs have been requested to make full use of this facility, duly observing the due process of verification at their level before issue of ration card subject to the respective coverage limit under NFSA.
On the occasion of Aazadi ka Amrit Mahotsav and to facilitate the States/UTs in rightful targeting of benefit under NFSA, Secretary  launched a web-based Common Registration Facility  on 5th August 2022 for 11 States/UTs i.e. Assam, Goa, Lakshadweep, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Punjab, Tripura and Uttrakhand. This facility has been developed by the NIC and is accessible on https://nfsa.gov.in.
Response to this Common Registration Facility has been quite encouraging as is seen from the nearly 13,000 registration of individual in just 25 days, since the launching of this facility in 11 States/UTs.
The Department of Food and Public Distribution embarked upon this initiative to serve as an enabling facility so that States/UTs can expedite the collection of data for initiating the due process for achieving the coverage of deserving and destitute persons under NFSA, upto their respective limits.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
PENSION ADALAT ON 28th JANUARY, 2021
The Postal Pension Adalat of Telangana Circle of India Post will be held on 28th January 2021 at 11.00 AM through Video Conference. The link for joining the Video Conference is https://meet.google.com/ebu-qxcz-wtg. The grievances related to pension, gratuity and allied matters of Postal Pensioners/Family Pensioners may be submitted either by post addressed to “The Assistant Accounts Officer , O/o CPMG, Telangana Circle, Dak Sadan, Abids, Hyderabad-500 001” so as to reach on or before 20.01.2021. The letters and envelopes should be superscribed with the words “Postal Pension Adalat of Telangana Circle”, or by e-mail to aaocotelangana[at]gmail[dot]com.
Individual Pensioners/Family Pensioners should represent to the Pension Adalat duly furnishing the facts of the case taken up at Regional/Divisional level Pension Adalat and enclosing a copy of the reply given by Regional/Division level, if any, Applicants may also attend the Adalat through Video Conference with the help of the above link, if they desire.
Prime Minister's Office
PM addresses Indian Community in Jakarta
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today addressed the Indian community in Jakarta.
He spoke of the special ties between India and Indonesia, and recalled the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi earlier this year, where leaders from 10 ASEAN nations, including Indonesia, were present. He noted that it is no coincidence that in 1950, the President of Indonesia had been the Chief Guest at the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi.
He said the members of the Indian diaspora in Indonesia are proud citizens of Indonesia, but wish to remain connected with their Indian roots as well.
The Prime Minister said that in the last four years, India has witnessed unparalleled transformation. In this context, he spoke of FDI, openness of the Indian economy, ease of doing business, and competitiveness of the Indian economy.
He said both countries are proud of their democratic ethos and diversity. He gave examples such as the Bali-Jatra, and similarities in cuisine and language to highlight the close cultural links between the two countries. He noted that earlier today, he and President Widodo had jointly inaugurated the Kite Exhibition, which included themes from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.
Talking about developments in India, he said that the Union Government is creating systems that are development-friendly and corruption-free. He said that going ahead from “Ease of Doing Business,” the focus is now on “Ease of Living.” Our processes are transparent and sensitive, he added. He gave an account of the dramatic developments that have taken place in a number of areas of infrastructure development. He spoke of India’s vibrant start-up ecosystem, and the International Solar Alliance.
Both India and Indonesia have a sensitive outlook when it comes to helping those in need, the Prime Minister asserted. He said that India does not see the colour of anyone’s passport, and helps all fellow humans who require any assistance. He said India and Indonesia do not just rhyme in their names, but share a common rhythm in their culture, traditions, and democratic values.
The Prime Minister invited the diaspora to visit India to witness first-hand, the changes taking place here.
Prime Minister's Office
PM applauds as major ports set new records
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed happiness as the major ports under Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways  have set new records by exceeding cargo handling targets for FY 2022-23 with 10.4% YoY growth.
The handling of 795 MMT of cargo marks a historic achievement for the nation's Major ports.
Replying to the tweet by MoPSW about aforesaid achievement, the Prime Minister tweeted;
"Wonderful."
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh holds delegation-level talks with Qatar’s Deputy PM & Minister of State for Defense Affairs
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held delegation-level talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs of Qatar Dr Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah here today. During the meeting, the two Ministers reiterated their commitment to strengthen the bilateral defence cooperation, including defence industry relationship.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs of Qatar was received by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik. The visiting dignitary inspected the Tri-Service Guard of Honour before his bilateral meeting with Raksha Mantri.
Dr Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyahis on an official visit to India. The Qatari delegation will be visiting the DefExpo 2020, being held in Uttar Pradesh capital Lucknow between February 5-9, 2020.
Ministry of Communications
Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Railways, Communication, Electronics & Information Technology, assumes office in Rail Bhavan, Electronics Niketan & Sanchar Bhavan here today
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modiji’s vision is to transform the lives of the poor, marginalized communities, farmers, middle classes, youth, women and weaker sections of the society – Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw
Railways, Communication and Technology touch the lives of all Indians. I will work to fulfill the Prime Minister’s vision – Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw
Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Railways, Communication, Electronics & Information Technology, assumed office in Rail Bhavan , Electronics Niketan & Sanchar Bhavan here today i.e. 08th July, 2021
Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw  is a Member of Rajya Sabha from Odisha. He served the people of Sundergarh, Balasore, Cuttack and Goa. He earned Master’s in Technology from IIT Kanpur and MBA from Wharton. He brings a combination of skills in technology, finance and its application to weakest sections of society. He firmly believes in the philosophy of Antyodaya, i.e. transforming the lives of the marginalized sections of society.
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Ministry of Culture
Archaeological Survey of India all set to begin Excavation at Purana Qila again
Highlights
- This season’s excavation, focuses to accomplish the traces of Painted Grey Ware finding in stratigraphical context
- This is the third season of excavation at Purana Qila
The Archaeological Survey of India  is all set to begin excavation at at Delhi’s Purana Qila again. The excavation will be led by Shri Vasant Swarnkar and would be the third season of excavation at Purana Qila after excavations in the year 2013-14 & 2017-18.
The objective of the latest excavation is the exposure and preservation of the trenches that were excavated in the previous years . During the closure of the previous season’s excavation, evidence of layers predating the Mauryan period was found. During this season’s excavation, focus would also be to accomplish the traces of Painted Grey Ware finding in stratigraphical context. Identified as ancient settlement of Indraprastha, a continuous habitation of 2500 years at Purana Qila was established in earlier excavations.
The findings and artefacts unearthed in earlier excavations comprises painted grey ware, belonging to 900BC, an earthen pottery sequence from Maurya to Shunga, Kushana, Gupta, Rajput, Sultanates and Mughal periods. Excavated Artefacts such as sickles, parers, terracotta toys, kiln- burnt bricks , beads , terracotta figurines, seal and dealings etc. excavated earlier are now displayed at the Archaeological Museum inside the fort complex.
Purana Qilla, the 16th-century fort, was built by Sher Shah Suri and second Mughal emperor Humayun. The fort is standing on a site with thousands of years of history. Padma Vibhushana Prof. BB Lal also carried out excavation works inside the fort and its premises in the year 1954 and 1969 -73.
Ministry of Railways
Indian Railways signed MoU with United States Agency for International Development/India 
MoU envisages co-operation with USAID/India on clean energy and energy efficiency solutions
The effort is to reduce carbon footprint of Indian Railways in order to achieve Mission Net Zero Carbon Emission
Indian Railways  is proactively working towards the achievement of Net Zero Carbon Emission by 2030. IR has strategized multipronged approach.
As part of its commitment to reduce carbon footprints, Indian Railways is taking several initiatives. In line with this, a Memorandum of Understanding  was signed between Indian Railways, Government of India and United States Agency for International Development/India  on 14th June, 2023 for collaboration on Renewable energy and Energy Efficiency. The MoU was signed by Shri Naveen Gulati, Member , Railway Board, Indian Railways and Ms. Isabel Coleman, Deputy Administrator, USAID, in the presence of Sh. Anil Kumar Lahoti, Chairman & CEO, Railway Board.
USAID is an agency of the U.S. Government that supports international development and advances its Mission objectives by supporting economic growth, agriculture and trade, clean energy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, global health, democracy and conflict mitigation and management, and humanitarian assistance.
Through MoU, technical assistance and support would be provided to Indian Railways. The MoU broadly includes but not limited to the following areas:-
- Long-term energy planning including clean energy for Indian Railways.
- Develop an Energy Efficiency Policy and Action Plan for IR Buildings.
- Planning for clean energy procurement to achieve Indian Railways’ net-zero vision.
- Technical support for addressing regulatory and implementation barriers.
- Bid design and bid management support for system-friendly, large-scale renewable procurement.
- Supporting Indian Railways in the promotion of e-mobility.
- Collaboratively host events, conferences, and capacity-building programs in the mentioned identified areas including field visits and study tours .
The collaboration of Indian Railways with USAID, India will go a long way in helping Indian Railways to achieve Net Zero Carbon Emission by 2030.